General Health

WARNING: Herbal supplement caused life-threatening condition in man taking warfarin

People taking the drug warfarin are urgently being reminded to consult with their doctor before taking any herbal or plant-based supplements after a New Zealand man recorded a blood clotting ratio (INR*) 10 times the safe level after taking curcumin. Curcumin is found in turmeric, however CARM is quick to point out that the warning […]

NEW STUDY: Nearly a quarter of drugs lost when pills are crushed

Nearly a quarter of a drug can be lost when pills are crushed to allow for easier swallowing according to a new study conducted by a team of pharmacy researchers. The team from the University of Queensland, studied 24 pill-crushing devices commonly used in nursing homes and hospitals for patients who have difficulty swallowing pills. […]

Top 5 treatments for (Commonwealth Games-inspired) sports injuries

The Commonwealth Games are here and in full swing and sporting organisations across the country are gearing up for an influx of new, Games-inspired participants, that folk lore tells us will soon be beating down their doors. There’s nothing like a few gold medals to get Australians off the coach and into their sneakers… All […]

Commonwealth Games athletes and spectators warned about the potential of cold and flu outbreak

With reports coming in that several people at the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village are receiving medical treatment for the flu, local Gold Coast pharmacist, Matthew Bellgrove is urging all Games punters, both spectators and athletes alike, not to be complacent when it comes to infection prevention. Matthew Bellgrove, Head Pharmacist at National Custom Compounding at […]

Expert warns kids may be exposed to harmful levels of additives in ‘off-label’ medication

Children may be exposed to harmful levels of preservatives and additives used in some medications due to ‘off label’ prescription of adult formulations, warns a Queensland-based pharmacist. Specialist Compounding Pharmacist, Matthew Bellgrove said he wanted to increase awareness of the risks amongst Australia’s medical community after a number of papers on the issue were published […]

Easter Hours 2018 & Commonwealth Games

Easter Opening Hours Dear Valued Customer, Easter is just around the corner as well as The Commonwealth Games (for the Gold Coast & Queensland). EASTER OPENING HOURS Thursday, 29th March 2018 – 8am to 6pm Good Friday, 30th March 2018 – CLOSED Easter Saturday, 31st March 2018 – OPENED, for collection 8.00am to 12.30pm (through adjacent Amcal) Easter Sunday, 1st April 2018 – CLOSED Easter Monday, 2nd April 2018 – CLOSED Tuesday, 3rd April 2018 – 8am to 6pm   Commonwealth Games […]

Pharmacists – would you like more customers through your door?

If you run a pharmacy, (or know someone who does), we’d like to let you know about a unique opportunity we have to greatly broaden your customer service quickly and easily. It’s called National Custom Compounding’s Affiliate Pharmacy Program and it’s designed for pharmacists who want to offer their customers more. As one of our […]

Why you should only use bioidentical hormone replacement therapy on your doctor’s advice

If you’ve ever googled ‘bioidentical hormone replacement therapy’ you will have seen your search engine fill with ads from overseas websites selling cheap ‘natural estrogen’ and similar products. These websites are tempting with their low prices and to-your-door delivery, and if it’s ‘natural’ it couldn’t possibly harm you, right? Wrong. Any kind of hormone replacement […]

Administering medication to the elderly: 4 top tips for common challenges

If you’re the primary carer of an elderly relative, you’ll be familiar with the difficulties than can arise when it’s time to administer medication, particularly if your patient has a cognitive impairment such as Alzheimers or dementia. And if your patient has had a stroke or digestive issues they may have difficulty with swallowing. We’ve […]

Kojic acid in the treatment of skin pigmentation

Skin pigmentation can take a number of forms and the causes are varied. Sometimes the pigmentation is minor and in an inconspicuous area, however if the pigmentation is substantially darker than the surrounding skin and in a highly visible area such as the face or hands, it can leave the sufferer feeling very self-conscious and […]

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